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I have been feeling heart palapitations again. dr upped my levothyroxine about a month ago. when should i start worrying that i need to see doc?

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Now: Need ekg to make sure not a serious heart rhythm problem and need a blood test to see if thyroid dose too high.

Answered 3/26/2013

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